Emirates Stresses Environmental Responsibility with INSPIRE Flight

As part of its ongoing commitment towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Emirates has flown a demonstration flight carrying the UAE Delegation to the 2011 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) in Durban, South Africa taking place from 28 November - 9 December 2011.

Through close coordination with air navigation providers in seven countries between the UAE and South Africa, Emirates was able to use techniques in-air and on the ground to reduce flight emissions and save over 5 tonnes of CO2 compared to the same aircraft flying a normal flight plan.  click here for the full story